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The New Britain City Council approved a city budget that provides $14,742,120 million more in…
Community News
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. New Britain celebrated Memorial Day with the city’s Memorial Day…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
Latest News and Opinion
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. New Britain celebrated Memorial Day with the city’s Memorial Day Parade, held on the traditional Memorial Day to honor veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The New Britain City Council approved a city budget that provides $14,742,120 million more in new funding and savings for the city’s schools, with no tax increase, by a 9 to 5 vote. The budget incorporates the $13.3 million increase state education aid and the $4.6 million in other state aid to the city that […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-delayed Allen Street Drainage Project is now fully funded, through his work as Mayor, in partnership with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) and the support of Gov Ned Lamont (D) and […]
Sun, May 31
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osgood Park
Sun, May 31
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sun, May 31
2:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “The Prom”
23 Norden Street
Sun, May 31
2:30 pm
South Congregational Church
Sun, May 31
6:00 pm
Trinity-On-Main
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Major Inaccuracies in City Journal Article on School System Salaries
Major inaccuracies appeared in a recent article by the Republican-oriented New Britain City Journal in which City Hall Republicans attacked a decision by the Republican-led Board of Education on administrative staff salaries. In an editorial, the City Journal, closely allied with Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, criticized the decision of the Board of Education on three […]
Polish Heritage Night at the Bees
Tonight, August 5th, is Polish Heritage Night at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain Bees baseball team encourage fans to, “Celebrate the rich Polish heritage of New Britain at a Bees game. Polish foods will be available at the concession stands! The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a special giveaway presented […]
GOP Alderman Hits School Board On Salaries But Rubber Stamps Pay Hikes, More Spending At City Hall
By John McNamara The sometimes fragile relations between City Hall and the Board of Education took a backward step this week over complaints from Ward 2 Republican Alderman Kristian Rosado appearing in the New Britain City Journal. Rosado, in a front-page story in the City Journal, derided a unanimous BOE move on salary increases for […]
Construction to Begin on Monument to Honor 65th Infantry Borinqueneers
Construction is ready to begin on the monument for the highly decorated 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, at the new city park in the unit’s honor at the corner of Washington and Beaver Streets. The 65th was organized as a military unit on Puerto Rico in 1898 and its soldiers were primarily Puerto Rican. […]
STEM Program at New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park Starting Aug 7th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be having a STEM program for children in grades 1 though 5 from August 7, 2017 to August 25th. “STEM” refers to educational programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Museum says that learning in sciences will include chemistry, physics and biology. It says that, […]
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St. Mary Church Celebrates Our Lady of the Assumption Festival Aug 11th, 12th and 13th
The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its 2017 Annual Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 11th, 12th and 13th. The Festival will begin with Mass and a Multicultural Night on Friday, August 11th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On Saturday, August 12th, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, the large, outdoor […]
Hundreds Celebrate National Night Out in New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered in a festival atmosphere for New Britain’s 2017 National Night Out. The 2017 National Night Out was held in Central Park. A large grill cooked up hamburgers by the dozen, while music played and children bounced playfully inside large inflatables. The weather was warm and the mood was upbeat at the […]
Family Fun Days at New Britain Youth Museum in August
The New Britain Youth Museum is presenting, “Family Fun Days!” during the month of August, 2017. On certain days, admission for adults and children (2+) will be $1.00. Free admission applies for museum members and military families. The Family Fun Days activities are: Rock Painting, Thursday, August 3rd, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Learn Origami: The Art […]
Bringing the Community Together at Willow Street Park Community Day, July 29th
By Elena Trueworthy The North-Oak neighborhood volunteers never stop working. In a packed room at the Oak St. Police Substation on Monday night, members of the NRZ welcomed Fire Chief Ronalter to share information and respond to questions by the group. A good portion of the time, however, was also spent going over the final […]
Terry Turcotte Appointed as Principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center
Roosevelt Early Learning Center’s Interim Principal has been elevated to serve as the school’s Principal. “I look forward to providing students and families with a foundation for success throughout their educational years by focusing on the academic, emotional, and social needs of the whole child,” said Turcotte. “As interim principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center, […]